Death Notices for Laois - Monday, January 22, 2024

Lila Lynch - Mountrath

The death took place on Monday, January 22 of Lila Lynch (née Nolan), Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Died at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her husband Bernie, sons Ray, Turlough and Darren, daughter Michelle, grandchildren Dylan and Chloe, nephews, nieces, brothers Ollie, Tim, Noel and John, sister Ann (Tobin), extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Tuesday evening (January 23rd) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (January 24th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Camross.

Lila’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Brother Gabriel Whyte - Castletown

The death took place on Sunday, January 21 of Brother Gabriel (George) Whyte, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Died peacefully in the loving care of the Community and staff of Miguel House.

Predeceased by his parents John and Alice, sisters Kitty (Cumiskey), Mave and Bredge, brother in law Harry, sister in law Brighid (McLoone). Sadly missed by his brother Paddy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnephews, many relations and friends, his confreres and the staff in Miguel House Care Home.

Reposing in Miguel House Castletown (R32 NX40) this Tuesday (Jan. 23rd) from 11.00am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (Jan. 24th) at 2.15pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.

Anthony Dunne - Clonaslee

The death took place on Sunday, January 21 of Anthony Dunne, Ballincur, Kinnitty, Birr Co. Offaly and formerly of Glenkeen, Upper Clonaslee, Co Laois.

Died peacefully, in Birr Community Nursing Unit, aged 96.

Predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Denis, his sisters Mary, Nora, Bridget, Angela and Eileen.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget, sons Tony and Tommy, his daughters Josephine, Charlotte, Denise, Kathy and Jacqueline, sons in law Tom, Rob and John, daughters in law Annette and Mary, grandchildren Noelle, Daniel, Gareth, Kieran, Thomas, Denise, Sean, Katherine, Olivia, Anthony, Michael, Tara and Emily, sisters in law Peg Kiss (UK) and Josie O'Brien (Cadamstown), nieces and nephews and large circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his daughter Charlotte Connor's residence, Breaghmore, Clareen, Birr, Co Offaly. R42 YH79, on Tuesday, 23rd January, from 4pm until 6pm. House strictly private after 6pm, please. To arrive for 7pm at St Flannan's Church, Kinnitty, Birr, Co. Offaly, 37X H+8F.

Requiem Mass Wednesday 24th at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Flannan's Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Birr Community Nursing Unit.

Ann Holohan - Ballyfin

The death took place on Friday, January 19 of Ann Holohan (née Kane), Springfield, Ballyfin, Laois.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tallagh University Hospital Dublin.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband P.J., her sons Patrick, Damien, Paul and Martin and her daughter Sharon. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers, sisters, her adoring grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Kathleen Holland - Mountrath

The death took place on January 19 of Kathleen Holland (née Murray), Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Died peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her beloved husband John. Loving mother to Debbie, Kevin and John. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brother, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home on Monday evening (22nd January) from 7 o’clock concluding with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning (23rd January) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Family Flowers only, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

Kathleen Holland (née Murray), Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 19th January 2024, peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her beloved husband John. Loving mother to Debbie, Kevin and John. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brother, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace